put it on

put it on

To pretend one is feeling a certain way or to make an exaggerated show of one's emotions. Don't mind his crying, there's nothing wrong with him—he's only putting it on!
See also: on, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put it ˈon

(informal) pretend that you are hurt, angry, etc: She’s not really scared. She’s only putting it on.
See also: on, put
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a big head
  • stabbed in the back
  • take a dive
  • (one's) lord and master
  • make believe
  • take a fall
  • perpetrate
  • not pull (one's) punches
  • not pull your punches
  • make as if
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